'Secretary'

'Secretary'

Bruce Birmelin / Lionsgate Films

The evil boss: E. Edward Grey (James Spader) The (not so) miserable employee: Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal) The vile task: Assuming the submissive position in a sadomasochistic relationship with her boss. Must crawl on all fours, wear shackles and endure beatings during the work day. Why she doesn't quit: One woman's pain is another woman's pleasure, so who's to say Holloway's abuse isn't appreciated?

The evil boss: E. Edward Grey (James Spader) The (not so) miserable employee: Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal) The vile task: Assuming the submissive position in a sadomasochistic relationship with her boss. Must crawl on all fours, wear shackles and endure beatings during the work day. Why she doesn't quit: One woman's pain is another woman's pleasure, so who's to say Holloway's abuse isn't appreciated? (Bruce Birmelin / Lionsgate Films)

The evil boss: E. Edward Grey (James Spader) The (not so) miserable employee: Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal) The vile task: Assuming the submissive position in a sadomasochistic relationship with her boss. Must crawl on all fours, wear shackles and endure beatings during the work day. Why she doesn't quit: One woman's pain is another woman's pleasure, so who's to say Holloway's abuse isn't appreciated?